Leap hand-in-paw with Hare to meet her furry cousins from America to Japan and from Europe to the Arctic, in this poetic account of habitats and predators across the world.

The first book in the Wild Wanderers series written by Dom Conlon and illustrated by Anastasia Izlesou. From the leap of a hare and the gentlest breeze to a blazing star and ancient trees, Wild Wanderers is a series of poetic exploration which will inspire children across the world. Each book takes a gentle and lyrical journey through biodiversity, environment and challenges to unlock a world of wonder.

Published books in the series:

• Leap, Hare, Leap!
• Swim, Shark, Swim!
• Blow, Wind, Blow!
• Shine, Star, Shine!
• Grow, Tree, Grow!
• Fly, Butterfly, Fly!

Future books in the series:

• Grow, Tree, Grow! 
  
• Fly, Butterfly, Fly! 
  
• Flow, Water, Flow! 
  
• Run, Cat, Run! 
  
• Burn, Fire, Burn! 
  
• Stomp, Elephant, Stomp! 
  
• Bloom, Flower, Bloom! 
  
• Dig, Ant, Dig! 

Dom Conlon is a poet and, whether talking on BBC Radio Lancashire or running workshops for children, Dom's work is guided by nature and the stars. Dom's work has been praised by award-winning writers such as Nicola Davies, George Szirtes and Chris Riddell.

Anastasia Izlesou is a multidisciplinary illustrator and designer from the UK. Using a mix of digital and traditional media, she creates vibrant work full of bold natural elements. The White Hare was Anastasia's first published book.

Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals 2020

'A thoughtful piece of #nonfiction set to a serene and ever changing backdrop.' Picture Book Blogger

'Beautiful, soothing and quiet; this is education and appreciation of the natural world at its' finest. And it makes a great bedtime story!' Mary Esther Judy, Fallen Star Stories

'Dramatic kennings, elegant coinages, sharp imperatives - poetry poised for flight from Dom Conlon in Leap, Hare, Leap!' Imogen Russell Williams

'Each page is full of colour and movement and hare has some wonderful expressions.' Rhymes for Little Minds

'A beautiful and poetic celebration of hare's around the world from America to Japan and from Europe to the Arctic.' Drawing on Books

'I can see why it is award-nominated, not only are the words mesmerising, but the illustrations draw you into the hare's world.  Perfect.' It's All About Stories

'Wow! Just wow! For those of you who love a nature book and were shocked to read about the disappearing nature vocabulary from our children’s mouths and dictionaries then is book is a poetic wonder that you simply must have.' Book Bairn

'A special book not to be missed!' Kids Books we Love

'Rich in imagery, Leap, Hare, Leap! is a beautiful introduction to the world of these fascinating creatures.' North Somerset Teacher's Book Award

'There is so much to learn from this beauty of a book.' EdSpire

'Leap, Hare, Leap! is a feast for the senses!’ Mini Midnight Reads